Enjoy the scenery of Cavan, Leitrim and Longford raising funds for cancer charities

The Breffni 3 Province Challenge 2024 was officially launched in The Breffni Arms, Arva on Friday July 5.

Chair of the organising committee Philip Brady welcomed the many guests young and old to the launch.

Ruth Allen, executive director of The Friends of St Luke's praised the event for all the work done over the past 23 years, and outlined how money raised for the charity would be used.

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Jimmy O'Donnell of Cavan Monaghan Palliative Care talked about how much difference the Breffni Challenge had made to the services they can provide and also their plans for the future.

The event was closed out by music from Swedish band Dun Aengus.

The annual Breffni 3 Province Challenge which raises much needed funds for three cancer charities will take place on Saturday, August 3 starting from St Patrick’s Hall, Arva.

The 3 Province challenge includes AAI Approved Half Marathon and 10Km, plus 7 Km and 5 Km Fun Runs / Walks (New improved route).

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This will bring participants through the 3 Provinces of Ulster, Connacht and Leinster with some spectacular views along the way while raising Funds for Charity.

The event also includes 100 Km, 50 Km and 30 Km Cycle events. Last year around 800 people of many different abilities took part and a hugely enjoyable day was had by all.

The three charities to benefit are St Luke’s Cancer Care, Dublin, National Breast Cancer Research (NBCI), Galway and Cavan Cancer Homecare – 3 very worthy charities.

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Registration is now open for the 23rd Breffni 3 Province Challenge. Registration and route details on our website www.breffni3 provincechallenge.com/

Enjoy the wonderful scenery of Cavan, Leitrim and Longford while you raise funds for 3 different Cancer Charities.

Our Homecoming Party brings the celebratory atmosphere to our wonderful town, and showcases all that Arva has to offer.

See you all on Saturday, August 3!

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CAPTION: Martin McEnerney, Sue McEnerney, Carol McEnerney (all Breffni 3 Province Challenge), Jimmy O'Donnell (Cavan / Monaghan Palliative Care Fund), Philip Brady (Chairperson Breffni 3 Province Challenge), Ruth Allen (Executive Officer St Luke's) Michael Ellis and Des Walsh (both Breffni 3 Province Challenge) at the official launch of the Breffni 3 Province Challenge in The Breffni Arms, Arva on Friday July 5. The event itself takes place on Saturday, August 3